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The South Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday to gather public input on a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application that could help fund construction of a sidewalk along a portion of Fulmer Street.
Dan Lyons, executive director of the Lebanon County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, told the board that the township is eligible to apply for up to approximately $130,000 in annual CDBG funding for projects that meet the program’s eligibility requirements, including public infrastructure improvements. The block grant program is federally funded with the program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Lyons said he and township manager Jamie Yiengst met before the hearing to discuss potential projects for this year’s grant application, with the Fulmer Street sidewalk identified as a possibility.
No public comments were made during the public hearing.
The board also heard public comment from resident Jack Derfler, about a flag a neighbor has in their front yard that has the phrase “F– Trump” displayed on it.
“I’m not trying to be mean but put that up next to your house and see what happens,” said Derfler. “There’s kids in the neighborhood, I got grandkids in the neighborhood, people drive by that, and there’s two flags flying out front of his house.”
The board has been advised in the past by their solicitor that they cannot intervene on these type of situations as it’s considered protected speech.
Chairman Stephen Krause encouraged Derfler to keep things peaceful, if he does chose to speak to the homeowner about the flag.
In other news, the board:
- Approved a fire police request for the American Heart Association walk event on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Ironwood Community Park.
- Approved a park request for Double Helix Disc Sports for an event.
The South Lebanon Board of Supervisors next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
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